课程: Job Seeking with a Criminal Record

Find support for your job search

课程: Job Seeking with a Criminal Record

Find support for your job search

- Reentry employment is not what it used to be, thanks to organizations like All Of Us Or None that works tirelessly on initiatives like Ban The Box, and the Center for Employment Opportunities that has over 30 offices across the country that provide paid immediate employment to people released from incarceration. I'm sure that you've heard something about a reentry program or employment program, but you may be wondering where exactly to look. For the next few minutes, we are going to identify four different types of places where you can seek assistance as you search for employment. First, community-based organizations. As I mentioned before, the Center for Employment Opportunities may have an office near you. While you are looking for permanent employment, they offer paid on-the-job training, but they aren't the only ones. These types of programs are called reentry programs and they usually offer all types of support, not just limited to employment. Next, training and education programs. Think Goodwill Industries, a vocational training school or a college. Many colleges offer support to students with past convictions. For example, at the University of Southern California, there is a group called Unchained Scholars. This group exists to support formally incarcerated social work students. Many vocational programs also have specialized trainings where people reentering from incarceration can obtain certificates in different types of trades, such as culinary arts, alcohol and drug counseling, or welding. Many of these are free programs and exist to support you. You may not think of this next place as a resource, but believe me, they are. Your probation or parole officer. You are probably not the first person on their caseload that is looking for work. Ask them to refer you to an employer that has helped other people on their caseload or a reentry program that they know works. Also, government agencies. There are over 2,400 American job centers throughout the US. They have resource rooms with phones, free internet, resume help, employment workshops, and information on services such as health insurance. Really, they offer all things employment and are a one-stop shop. Okay, we just went over four different types of places where you can find support. Do a quick internet search to locate a resource near you.

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